You've made it through nine(ish) months of pregnancy, and now the big day has arrived: Your baby's birthday! You might be eager to take on the stages of labor, or you may be nervous about what's to ...

Here's what happens during each stage of labor – from how long each stage lasts to what you might feel. Labor happens in three stages — early labor and dilation, pushing and delivery, and finally, ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...

Women who have cesarean births at an advanced stage of labor are about eight times more likely to develop scars in the womb which are known to increase the likelihood of premature births in future ...

In the final days of my wife’s first pregnancy, I found myself frequently “going to Joseph” to try to understand my role at the birth of my son. My wife, Megan, had read several Catholic guides to ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Spontaneous preterm birth rate was higher after second-stage cesarean delivery vs. vaginal delivery.